In this study, we investigated six types of mood state (tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, vigor, fatigue, and confusion) using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) with 40 Japanese university studen...In this study, we investigated six types of mood state (tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, vigor, fatigue, and confusion) using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) with 40 Japanese university students. We examined five main quality of life (QOL) domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health) using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-26). We also examined the total scale score. We examined Spearman’s rank correlations between POMS mood state and QOL scores and compared male and female students’ scores. The results indicated statistically significant correlations between all six mood states and three broad WHOQOL-26 domains (physical health, psychological health, and social relationships). Moreover, the relationship between mood state and QOL showed a gender difference. There were correlations between mood states and the QOL domains of social relationships and environmental health for males. In contrast, mood state correlated with the QOL domains of physical health and psychological health in females. The findings suggest that gender-specific health provision is needed to care for young university students in Japan. However, our study has several limitations;therefore, larger-scale studies with older subjects are needed in the future.展开更多
At an inauguration ceremony on April 10, 2009, Tsinghua University unveiled its Research Center for Japanese Studies, an inter-college research institute which aims to promote mutual understanding as well as academic ...At an inauguration ceremony on April 10, 2009, Tsinghua University unveiled its Research Center for Japanese Studies, an inter-college research institute which aims to promote mutual understanding as well as academic and student exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan through cross-disciplinary research. The Research Center for Japanese Studies will have Co-Chairmen, one from China and one from Japan. Former Vice-Minister of Japan＇s Ministry of International Trade and Industry Fukukawa Shinji was announced at the inau- guration as the Center＇s Chairman from Japan and Tsinghua Vice President Xie Weihe becomes the Center＇s Chairman from China. Tsinghua University Professor Qu Delin becomes the Center＇s first Director.展开更多
Purpose:The purpose of this study is to identify the key aspects of the demographic characteristics and motivations of Chinese faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:Main methods include an analysis ...Purpose:The purpose of this study is to identify the key aspects of the demographic characteristics and motivations of Chinese faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:Main methods include an analysis of relevant data from a national survey of full-time international faculty in Japan in 2017 and results from semi-structured interviews with several full-time Chinese faculty hired in different Japanese universities.Findings:This study suggests that,compared to the average level of international faculty,there are larger numbers of female Chinese faculty,greater numbers of Chinese professors,Chinese doctoral degree holders,Chinese faculty in engineering,and larger numbers of them being engaged in research rather than teaching.Further,this study argues that the most important reasons for Chinese faculty to work in Japanese universities are academic or professional reasons,followed by their fondness for Japanese life and culture and their agreement with better living conditions in Japan than in China.Originality/Value:It is the first time that the key characteristics of full-time Chinese faculty at Japanese universities and their motivations to come to Japan are investigated and discussed based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.展开更多
Purpose:The study aims to explore the demographics,perceptions,and predictors of job satis-faction of Chinese/Korean faculty and American/British faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:The data from ...Purpose:The study aims to explore the demographics,perceptions,and predictors of job satis-faction of Chinese/Korean faculty and American/British faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:The data from a national survey of these faculty conducted in Japan was analyzed.Findings:The study suggests that Chinese/Korean faculty tend to be distributed across all the dis-ciplines with senior positions and have higher scientific achievements and Japanese language pro-ficiency,contributing to their better recognition and engagement at Japanese universities.Their job satisfaction was more inclined to be influenced by the intangible factors from the environmental conditions.Whereas American/British faculty were mainly hired in Humanities and Social sciences at mid to high positions,having lower Japanese proficiency and scientific achievement,which results in their perceived lower recognition and participation at Japanese universities.However,they tend to have a higher evaluation of working conditions at Japanese universities and express higher job satisfaction.Their job satisfaction was predicted by various factors,including intangible factors and tangiblefactors.Originality/Value:The study was the first attempt to explore international faculty's job satisfac-tion in Japan.The key findings shed light on the situation of international faculty in Japan and help to better support international faculty practically.展开更多
文摘In this study, we investigated six types of mood state (tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, vigor, fatigue, and confusion) using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) with 40 Japanese university students. We examined five main quality of life (QOL) domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health) using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-26). We also examined the total scale score. We examined Spearman’s rank correlations between POMS mood state and QOL scores and compared male and female students’ scores. The results indicated statistically significant correlations between all six mood states and three broad WHOQOL-26 domains (physical health, psychological health, and social relationships). Moreover, the relationship between mood state and QOL showed a gender difference. There were correlations between mood states and the QOL domains of social relationships and environmental health for males. In contrast, mood state correlated with the QOL domains of physical health and psychological health in females. The findings suggest that gender-specific health provision is needed to care for young university students in Japan. However, our study has several limitations;therefore, larger-scale studies with older subjects are needed in the future.
文摘At an inauguration ceremony on April 10, 2009, Tsinghua University unveiled its Research Center for Japanese Studies, an inter-college research institute which aims to promote mutual understanding as well as academic and student exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan through cross-disciplinary research. The Research Center for Japanese Studies will have Co-Chairmen, one from China and one from Japan. Former Vice-Minister of Japan＇s Ministry of International Trade and Industry Fukukawa Shinji was announced at the inau- guration as the Center＇s Chairman from Japan and Tsinghua Vice President Xie Weihe becomes the Center＇s Chairman from China. Tsinghua University Professor Qu Delin becomes the Center＇s first Director.
基金The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research,authorship,and/or publication of this article:the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
文摘Purpose:The purpose of this study is to identify the key aspects of the demographic characteristics and motivations of Chinese faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:Main methods include an analysis of relevant data from a national survey of full-time international faculty in Japan in 2017 and results from semi-structured interviews with several full-time Chinese faculty hired in different Japanese universities.Findings:This study suggests that,compared to the average level of international faculty,there are larger numbers of female Chinese faculty,greater numbers of Chinese professors,Chinese doctoral degree holders,Chinese faculty in engineering,and larger numbers of them being engaged in research rather than teaching.Further,this study argues that the most important reasons for Chinese faculty to work in Japanese universities are academic or professional reasons,followed by their fondness for Japanese life and culture and their agreement with better living conditions in Japan than in China.Originality/Value:It is the first time that the key characteristics of full-time Chinese faculty at Japanese universities and their motivations to come to Japan are investigated and discussed based on both quantitative and qualitative methods.
基金funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(Project"A Study of International Academics'Recruitment in the International and Comparative Perspectives,"2015-2019,project code 15H05200).
文摘Purpose:The study aims to explore the demographics,perceptions,and predictors of job satis-faction of Chinese/Korean faculty and American/British faculty at Japanese universities.Design/Approach/Methods:The data from a national survey of these faculty conducted in Japan was analyzed.Findings:The study suggests that Chinese/Korean faculty tend to be distributed across all the dis-ciplines with senior positions and have higher scientific achievements and Japanese language pro-ficiency,contributing to their better recognition and engagement at Japanese universities.Their job satisfaction was more inclined to be influenced by the intangible factors from the environmental conditions.Whereas American/British faculty were mainly hired in Humanities and Social sciences at mid to high positions,having lower Japanese proficiency and scientific achievement,which results in their perceived lower recognition and participation at Japanese universities.However,they tend to have a higher evaluation of working conditions at Japanese universities and express higher job satisfaction.Their job satisfaction was predicted by various factors,including intangible factors and tangiblefactors.Originality/Value:The study was the first attempt to explore international faculty's job satisfac-tion in Japan.The key findings shed light on the situation of international faculty in Japan and help to better support international faculty practically.
